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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide

Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide

By Cara e Davide

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 62.5 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: B...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Le Mautu by Naibu
Le Mautu by Naibu

Le Mautu by Naibu

$1,859 / item

Le Mautu by Naibu

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Mautu by Naibu Materials: Stainless steel. Dimensions: D 57 x W 40 x H 91 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based...

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2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Melchiorre Bega, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Melchiorre Bega, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Melchiorre Bega, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige fabric stool, designed and produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1930s

Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes

High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes

Located in Geneve, CH

High Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in ...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Steel

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Contemporary Minimalist Large Side Table Stool Crystal Clear Transparent Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Large Side Table Stool Crystal Clear Transparent Resin

Contemporary Minimalist Large Side Table Stool Crystal Clear Transparent Resin

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ab...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris

Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Metal plated oak parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plate...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz
Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz

Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz

By Mydriaz

Located in Geneve, CH

Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 22 cm Materials: Varnished raw brass, glazed earthenware. Merveilleux excites the senses like a generous pastry, wh...

Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Other

Customizable Faye Stool by KFF
Customizable Faye Stool by KFF

Customizable Faye Stool by KFF

By KFF

Located in New York, NY

Counter chair for table height 90–95 cm (top edge of tabletop) Price listed for starting fabric. Different base options and finishes. Different upholstery materials. Price listed f...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Optical Skin Stool
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Optical Skin Stool

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Optical Skin Stool

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Height-adjustable and swivel stool. Metal base in satin bronze finish. Upholstered seat and back.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone Black with White Rings
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone Black with White Rings

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone Black with White Rings

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Gervasoni Heiko 42 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces
Gervasoni Heiko 42 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces

Gervasoni Heiko 42 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces

By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From the Japanese equilibrium, stability, Heiko calls to mind the shape of the tables, defined by curved lines, with a rounded base which seems to float on the surfaces. Simple geome...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Clay

Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style

Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style

By Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bronzed Steel & Tan Leather Upholstery Agate Barstool
Bronzed Steel & Tan Leather Upholstery Agate Barstool

Bronzed Steel & Tan Leather Upholstery Agate Barstool

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This classically inspired contemporary bar stool by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel frame and is upholstered in Tan leather. This bar stool is recommended for residential, ...

Category

2010s South African Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table Stool Dark Purple by Facture
Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table Stool Dark Purple by Facture

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table Stool Dark Purple by Facture

By Facture Studio

Located in New York, NY

Represented by Tuleste Factory This playful multi-layered side table with a stacked cube design is available in different gradients of five primary colors. Created with a medley of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Tractor Bar Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Tractor Bar Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

Tractor Bar Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

"Chubby Chic" Fiber Pouf with Belt in Dark Brown Leather by Moroso for Diesel
"Chubby Chic" Fiber Pouf with Belt in Dark Brown Leather by Moroso for Diesel

"Chubby Chic" Fiber Pouf with Belt in Dark Brown Leather by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Chubby Chic" is a stool or a pouf, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring stress-resistant polyurethane foam with differen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Plastic, Foam

Rare Josef Frank Stool, 1920's , Austria
Rare Josef Frank Stool, 1920's , Austria

Rare Josef Frank Stool, 1920's , Austria

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, Austria

Rare Josef Frank stool from the 1920's, made from Beech Wood with a walnut stain. There have been no restorations made to the wood or leather, they are both in very good condition. A...

Category

1920s Austrian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Brown Leather Bar Stool, Modern Design Inspired by Bhutan, Portugal
Brown Leather Bar Stool, Modern Design Inspired by Bhutan, Portugal

Brown Leather Bar Stool, Modern Design Inspired by Bhutan, Portugal

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the architectural beauty of Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple, this bar stool combines sophisticated leather upholstery with elegant, high-back design. Offering both comfort a...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool
1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool

By Knoll, Andre Dupre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool in Aegean Blue Transparent Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool in Aegean Blue Transparent Resin

Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool in Aegean Blue Transparent Resin

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s a...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Barhocker in Walnut ans Upholstered Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Barhocker in Walnut ans Upholstered Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Barhocker in Walnut ans Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. The structure is in bent beech...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Red Levanto Marble Polyurethane
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Red Levanto Marble Polyurethane

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Red Levanto Marble Polyurethane

By Elena Salmistraro

Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT

Anodo design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition Glossy or matte, Anodo’s large tripartite base in lacquered polyurethane is now available in eight...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice
Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice

Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble Tuskan stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm Materials: Nero Assoluto stone, Travertino stone, Giallo Reale marb...

Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Hocker Perforated Stool in Black
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Hocker Perforated Stool in Black

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Hocker Perforated Stool in Black

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extreme shape synthesis. Minimalism, exclusivity and an eye for detail. The “Postsparkasse” series was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank in Vienna, and represents a clear expression of modern Viennese art. The bent beech wood structure is both embracing and ergonomic. Aluminium embellishment. This item introduces a new concept to the “Postsparkasse” series: the use of wood with a square, not round cross-section, to create a more rigorous design. The range comprises an armchair and a stool . Additional Info: Materials: Beech wood, perforated wood...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

2005 Enea Coma Cafe Bar Stool by Josep Llusca for Brayton Int / Coalesse
2005 Enea Coma Cafe Bar Stool by Josep Llusca for Brayton Int / Coalesse

2005 Enea Coma Cafe Bar Stool by Josep Llusca for Brayton Int / Coalesse

By Coalesse, Josep Llusca

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Enea Cafe Coma Stool, originally designed by Josep Llusca for the Spanish brand ENEA in 2002. This example was produced by Brayton International, though are today distribu...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Trio Stool in Stone Grey
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Trio Stool in Stone Grey

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Trio Stool in Stone Grey

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Martino Gamper suggests a new reading of the concept of informal seat, with the stool TRIO, available in two heights, Trio alto and Trio basso. The tripod structure plays with the brand’s icons, proposing bent wooden elements of different angles, recalling the geometry of the triangle. Three sections of the offset semicircle define the linking support of legs, which holds a triangular seat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer

Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970s H dark brown scored leather bench by renowned designer Karl Springer. The bench is constructed of wood covered in dark brown scored leather. Newly restored. Shows minor wear consistent with age. Sheep rug...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

A brutalist low stool
A brutalist low stool

A brutalist low stool

$808Sale Price|20% Off

A brutalist low stool

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A low oak stool with an African style

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Trinity Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Trinity Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

Trinity Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Navy
Madison Bar Stool Walnut Navy

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Navy

Located in Cincinnati, US

A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Clarkester Bar Stool Walnut Black
Clarkester Bar Stool Walnut Black

Clarkester Bar Stool Walnut Black

Located in Cincinnati, US

A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Desk/Vanity)
Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Desk/Vanity)

Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Desk/Vanity)

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal’s blackened steel and leather stools are fabricated from precision machined and laser-cut steel components. The laser-cut and formed seat is hand clad in leather and suspende...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Marshmallow Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Marshmallow Bar Stool by Royal Stranger

Marshmallow Bar Stool by Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Marshmallow bar stool, royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet pink upholstery, brass Available in other color and finishes. Royal stranger is an exclusiv...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Moss Kitchen Stool U in Loop - Nude fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Loop - Nude fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

Moss Kitchen Stool U in Loop - Nude fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Modern Prosa Oak and Ivory Boucle Bed Stool Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Prosa Oak and Ivory Boucle Bed Stool Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Prosa Oak and Ivory Boucle Bed Stool Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Prosa Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Prosa Bed Stool is inspired by the ease of a conversation between two people, an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy
Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy

Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Orange pair of plastic stools Tam Tam, which was designed by Matteo Thun 2002 and executed by Magis Italy. If you are looking for practical and good lookin...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Piao Stool in PETG Reinforced with Resin & Glass Fiber by UNICOGGETTO
Piao Stool in PETG Reinforced with Resin & Glass Fiber by UNICOGGETTO

Piao Stool in PETG Reinforced with Resin & Glass Fiber by UNICOGGETTO

Located in Geneve, CH

Piao Stool in PETG Reinforced with Resin & Glass Fiber by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 41,5 x W 26 x H 44 cm. Materials: PETG, resin, and glass fiber. Customizable colors are availabl...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Elica Folding Stool / Luggage Rack by Gio Bagnara
Elica Folding Stool / Luggage Rack by Gio Bagnara

Elica Folding Stool / Luggage Rack by Gio Bagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in New York, NY

GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Chrome Bar Stool in Original Orange Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available
Italian Chrome Bar Stool in Original Orange Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available

Italian Chrome Bar Stool in Original Orange Upholstery, 1970s - 3 Available

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1970s Italian bar stool attributed to Gastone Rinaldi. The chrome-plated metal base fans out in a rhythmic display, grounding the design with a sense of lightness and strength. A c...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.